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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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